Craighead Diocesan School Craighead Diocesan School

Level 3 Commerce

13COM
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms W. Johnston.

Topics Covered

This course gives students a solid understanding of how businesses operate in New Zealand and export to the world.  

Various local businesses are used as case studies to ensure that students' experiences are authentic.  

The combination of assessments offered is dependent on student interest.


Level 3 Commerce

Commerce is influenced by the cultural, ethical, environmental, political and economic conditions of the day.  Issues such as sustainability, citizenship, enterprise and globalisation are central to both business and the study of business.  The knowledge and skills gained in Commerce and exposure to enterprise culture, will help shape 'creative, energetic and enterprising' young people who will go on to contribute to New Zealand's economic future.  In Commerce, students develop their understanding of business theory and practices in a range of relevant contexts, through experiential as well as theoretical approaches to learning.

Prerequisite: NCEA Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy requirements




Departments:

Social Sciences


Career Pathways

Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Sales and Marketing Manager, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Retail Manager, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Bank Worker, Farmer/Farm Manager, Property Manager, Buyer, Contact Centre Worker, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Insurance Claims Officer, Communications Professional, Event Manager


Subject Costs

Offsite field trips possible through the year

Exam work book - approx. $20